There’s something about the middleweight segment of motorcycles that hits just right. It’s a sweet spot where power meets agility, and the latest crop of 650cc to 900cc bikes is proving that point over and over again. One standout in this crowd? Suzuki’s GSX-8R, a sportbike that shares its DNA with the GSX-8S and V-Strom 800. This machine is Suzuki’s way of saying, “Yeah, we still got it,” while adding fuel to the fire of an already thriving middleweight sportbike class, now dominated by parallel-twin engines.
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Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance by Robert M. Pirsig is not the kind of book you expect to find on a list of must-reads for motorheads. It’s not filled with the crackling excitement of tearing down a winding road on a vintage Triumph, nor does it offer tips on fine-tuning the carburetor on your ‘57 Chevy. No, Pirsig’s masterpiece is an entirely different beast. It’s part memoir, part philosophical treatise, and part motorcycle manual, wrapped in the serene hum of an engine at idle. And yet, for anyone who’s ever felt the pull of the open road, this book is essential reading.
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Well, it was teased, and now it’s here. Enter the Triumph TF 450-RC, their latest 450cc motocrosser, named after the GOAT himself, Ricky Carmichael. This isn’t just a sticker-and-name collaboration either—Carmichael was in the trenches, helping design this machine to rip through tracks. Coming to a dealership near you in February, this beauty will set you back $10,995.
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GasGas, known for its racing prowess, is bringing a real gem to the dirt with the 2025 EC 300 GP, their first special-edition enduro. And this bike isn’t just another off-roader—it’s a tribute to every GasGas champion who’s ever snagged an enduro world title. Wrapped in a bold, 90s-inspired livery that echoes Paul Edmondson’s 1994 championship-winning machine, this thing is sharp, sleek, and ready to stir up some serious nostalgia.
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Well, here we go again. In the ongoing game of geopolitical chess, the U.S. has turned its gaze toward the world of motorcycles, with a new set of proposed rules that could see certain foreign brands like CFMoto and Kove banned by 2027. And it’s all thanks to that magic word: “connected.”
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In the blistering heat of the Mexican desert, where the horizon shimmers and the sand never seems to end, the Ducati DesertX Rally found itself in its natural element—the 2024 NORRA Mexican 1000 Rally.
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The question has a ring of mystery to it, doesn’t it? “What motorcycle is in The World’s Fastest Indian?” Well, for those who haven’t seen the movie or lived under a rock for the last few decades, The World’s Fastest Indian is a film about one man, his machine, and an impossible dream that wasn’t so impossible after all. But this isn’t some glossy, computer-generated story of a souped-up, futuristic bike. No, this is about something gritty, real, and borderline ridiculous — the 1920 Indian Scout.
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Ah, Kawasaki, you’ve gone and done just what I wanted. You’re bringing the right color schemes to the good old USA. Kawasaki’s latest green and black beauty, the Z900RS Cafe, is gracing American shores. Yes, the same retro-styled stunner cafe racer that made hearts race in Indonesia last summer is now ready for your garage.
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Well, folks, Garmin just rolled out a real game-changer with the inReach Messenger Plus. It’s more than a satellite communicator—it’s your trusty companion when the cell signal’s gone, and the adventure’s still going strong.
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The new Husqvarna Vitpilen 801, the “White Arrow,” follows the Svartpilen 801 as a stylish roadster with performance borrowed from the KTM 790 Duke. Underneath, it shares the same 799cc parallel-twin engine, producing a potent 105 horsepower and 64 lb-ft of torque, paired with a six-speed transmission and adjustable ride modes. But where the Svartpilen goes for a rugged, scrambler vibe, the Vitpilen opts for sharper, more aggressive lines and a lower, sportier riding position.
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